The average train between Urmston and Birmingham takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Urmston to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Urmston and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Urmston is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Urmston to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Urmston station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Urmston to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Urmston to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Urmston to Birmingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Urmston and Birmingham is 111.8 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.